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Most Impressive Georgian Mahogany Bureau with Chippendale Interior.
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Most Impressive Georgian Mahogany Bureau with Chippendale Interior.

18th century
For Sale by Limited Editions
Description

This Georgian mahogany bureau is in really clean and tidy condition with good colour. It has a superb interior with the freted arches over the rear boxes and the blind fret on the drawer fronts. The central door is flanked by two secret compartments faced as pillars. The fall has a tooled leather which is in used but most reasonable condition. The ogee bracket feet add to the overall appeal of this handsome bureau as do the reeded pillars on the front corners.

Physical Dimensions
Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
118cm (46.46")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Declaration

Limited Editions has dated this Georgian Mahogany Bureau Desk to the Georgian era.

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SA512889
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Limited Editions have been restoring and selling antiques for 40 years. We keep our prices keen by undertaking restoration in our own workshops. We specialise in antique dining tables and chairs but carry much more in stock, around 500 items most of the time. We now open by appointment please phone 01565 874075

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This Georgian mahogany bureau is in really clean and tidy condition with good colour.
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It has a superb interior with the freted arches over the rear boxes and the blind fret on the drawer fronts.
Limited Editions

The central door is flanked by two secret compartments faced as pillars. The fall has a tooled leather which is in used but most reasonable condition. The ogee bracket feet add to the overall appeal of this handsome bureau as do the reeded pillars on the front corners.

Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
118cm (46.46")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Date of Manufacture

Limited Editions has dated this Georgian Mahogany Bureau Desk to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA512889
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Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2016
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Limited Editions Profile Page

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A Georgian mahogany slant-front bureau desk open to reveal an arched fitted interior, green leather writing surface, and three drawers with brass handles.
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Most Impressive Georgian Mahogany Bureau with Chippendale Interior.

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A Georgian mahogany slant-front bureau desk open to reveal an arched fitted interior, green leather writing surface, and three drawers with brass handles.
Most impressive Georgian Mahogany Bureau with Chippendale interior.
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A Georgian mahogany slant-front bureau desk open to reveal an arched fitted interior, green leather writing surface, and three drawers with brass handles.
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A Georgian mahogany bureau is an 18th-century writing desk featuring a slanted drop-down lid that opens to form a flat writing surface, situated above a chest of drawers. The style gained popularity during the Georgian period in Britain, often incorporating fitted internal pigeonholes, small drawers, and central cupboards.

Traditional Georgian bureaux were constructed using solid mahogany or mahogany veneers applied over secondary woods such as oak or pine. Construction details include hand-cut dovetail joints, solid brass swan-neck handles or batwing escutcheons, and tool-gilded leather writing inserts fitted to the drop-down flap.

Authentic Georgian bureaux feature hand-sawn drawer linings, irregular hand-cut dovetail joints, and evidence of hand-planed secondary timber on the back and underside. Natural timber shrinkage over time often creates subtle irregularities, and original brass fittings will display age-appropriate oxidisation.

A Georgian bureau serves as a compact workspace in a home office, hallway, or living room by enclosing stationery and electronics behind the drop-down flap when not in use. Combining dark mahogany timber with light, neutral wall tones creates a balanced contrast between historical craftsmanship and contemporary decor.

Preserve an antique mahogany bureau by placing it away from direct sunlight, radiators, or fluctuating humidity levels to prevent timber movement and veneer splitting. Dust regularly with a lint-free cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish occasionally to protect the wood finish and leather writing surface.
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